A Sri Lankan expatriate in Kuwait has reportedly raped an Indian woman and attempted to force her into prostitution.

Foreign media reports suggest the victim lodged a complaint with police, informing them that the suspect had offered her employment and then requested her to accompany him to his apartment to fill an application form.

The molestation is reported to have taken place at his apartment.

The complaint by the woman also states that she was brutally assaulted after refusing to work as a sex worker.

Investigations have commenced in search of the Sri Lankan who is absconding.